Andrew McEvoy

Mr McEvoy has more than 25 years experience in the tourism, media, marketing and events sectors. He is the Chairman of the Lux Group (owner of Luxury Escapes), a director of Destination NSW, a director of Journey Beyond, a director of OACIS and a director of the Australian Chamber Orchestra. He is a former director at Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia and a former Chairman of Travello. He is the former CEO and Managing Director of Tourism Australia . He was the architect of the Tourism 2020 plan - designed to double the value of overnight tourism in Australia with a focus on aviation growth, product development and experience-based marketing. He is also an investor in several travel and technology startups. He was CEO of the South Australian Tourism Commission and held senior roles including as head of marketing for the Melbourne Convention and Visitor Bureau.